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SUMMER FUN YOUTH BUS PASSES ON SALE NOW

June 15, 2011

(Albany, NY) - The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) is once again partnering with Mr. Subb on the sale of CDTA Summer Fun passes, good for all Capital Region youths 17 and under.  The Summer Fun Pass is on sale at multiple Mr. Subb locations throughout the Capital Region, online at www.cdta.org, and at CDTA sales office located at 85 Watervliet Avenue or Proctors Theatre in Schenectady.  

CDTA Grafton Park Summer Service

June 10, 2011

(ALBANY) - The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) is providing special weekday summer service to Grafton Park from Tuesday, July 5 – Friday, September 2, 2011.

CDTA has provided Grafton Park service for over 25 years. Customers can board Grafton Park buses at any CDTA bus stop along the route. Amenities offered by the Park include: picnic areas, beach swimming, hiking trails, bicycling areas, nature trails, fishing, playground and boat rentals. The schedule is included below.

CDTA TO REROUTE SERVICE TO ACCOMMODATE SOAPBOX DERBY

June 07, 2011

Albany, NY) The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that on Friday, June 10 through Sunday, June 12, 2011, service will be rerouted to accommodate the Soap Box Derby in downtown Albany. Madison Avenue between Eagle Street and Swan Street will be closed 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 10 through 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 12th. The CDTA reroutes will be in effect during the same time. The routes affected are:
 

CDTA Announces Flag Day Parade Reroutes

June 07, 2011

 The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that on Saturday, June 11, 2011, from approximately 12 – 2:00pm, buses will be rerouted to accommodate the Flag Day parade held in Saratoga. The following routes are affected:

CDTA Announces Reroutes for the Freihofer's Run for Women

May 31, 2011

The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that on Saturday, June 4,2011, buses will be rerouted to accommodate the Freihofer’s Run for Women events.  Madison Avenue, between Eagle and Swan Streets will be closed to all traffic.

THE FOLLOWING REROUTES ARE IN EFFECT FROM 8:00 am UNTIL APPROXIMATELY 5:00 PM SATURDAY, June 4, 2011

2011 Saratoga Springs Visitor Trolley Kicks Off Summer Season with New Vehicles and a New Route

May 27, 2011

(Albany, NY) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that the Saratoga Springs Visitors’ Trolley service will begin on Sunday, May 29th and will run through Monday, September 5, Labor Day. CDTA will introduce two brand new trolleys into service and feature a re-designed route that will include a stop at the Saratoga Race course.  

CDTA Announces Memorial Day Service and Parade Reroutes

May 24, 2011

(ALBANY) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2011, buses will operate on a Sunday/Holiday schedule. NX buses will not run. Regular weekday service will resume on Tuesday, May 31, 2011.  

In addition, service will be temporarily rerouted to accommodate various Capital Region Memorial Day parades. The parade schedules and reroutes are as follows:

 

CDTA DONATES FULL SIZE BUS TO BOCES FOR STUDENT TRAINING

May 16, 2011

(Albany, NY) – Today, the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) and BOCES Capital Region Career & Technical School together announced the donation of a retired CDTA bus for training use in the BOCES Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Repair class. The donated 40-foot 1998 Orion 6 bus, equipped with an M-11 Cummins diesel engine, Allison automatic transmission, and Thermo-King HVAC system, will serve as a hands-on learning tool for students to work with to resolve real-life, mechanical troubleshooting exercise

CDTA RECEIVES 2011 NYBC CHAMPION AWARD

May 03, 2011

(Albany, NY) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) was presented with 2011 Champion Award from the New York State Bicycle Coalition in recognition of notable achievements promoting bicycling in New York State at its annual New York State Bike Summit on April 28th at West Capital Park next to the State Capital.